Cancerwise

A laryngectomy -- or a procedure to remove the voice box -- can bring
up a lot of different emotions and concerns. It can also raise a lot
of questions: What will I look like? Will people stare? Will they be
afraid to talk to me or touch me? How am I going to communicate
without my voice box? Will people understand me? How will this affect
my daily life? Will I be able to take care of myself? Will others know
how to take care of me?